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2nd International Conference on ASEAN Social Work and Social Development

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

The 2 nd International Conference of The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Social Work and Social Development, themed “Social Work Horizons: Charting the Path with Research and Practice,” was successfully convened in Bangkok between 9 and 10 January 2025, attracting over 210 participants from across the ASEAN region. This conference served as a vital platform for exchanging innovative ideas and fostering collaboration on pressing issues such as sustainability, poverty al

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COSW Releases Activity Report Highlighting Key Achievements and Collaboration with IFSW

International Federation of Social Workers

The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) has published its 2023/24 Activity Report, showcasing a year of impactful initiatives and steadfast commitment to social work advocacy across the Commonwealth.

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Child Protective Services in the District of Columbia: An alarming increase in incomplete investigations in FY2024

Child Welfare Monitor

by Marie Cohen This post was originally published on Child Welfare Monitor DC on December 9, 2024. Because I rarely post on that site, I am letting it expire and will include future DC-focused posts on Child Welfare Monitor. Complete Fiscal Year 2024 data now on the Dashboard of the District of Columbias Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) reveal significant changes over the previous fiscal year.

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Share Clear Messaging During Birth Defect Awareness Month to Help Prevent Lifelong Effects

Social Work Blog

Substance use during pregnancy is common: about 1 in 7 pregnant people drink alcohol, 1 in 20 binge drink, and 4 in 10 of those who drink also use other substances, most frequently tobacco and cannabis. January is Birth Defects Awareness Month, a call to action for social workers to share a key message: for a healthy pregnancy, it is safest to avoid alcohol, smoking, and other recreational drugs.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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How to help children manage stress caused by California wildfires

CCRC

The stress of the California wildfires can be overwhelming for children, who cannot understand the chaos. Whether theyre evacuated or simply hearing the sirens and smelling smoke, the experience can create feelings of anxiety and fear in children. Parents and caregivers can help console children with some tips from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.

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Collaborations that Work: Engaging Schools, Families and Communities

Nicole Clark Consulting

When everyone --schools, families, and community organizations -- pitches in, your program increases its chances of achieving its outcomes. The post Collaborations that Work: Engaging Schools, Families and Communities appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting.

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Transformative professional development: Disaster preparedness, response, and recovery for Colorado’s early childhood councils

Child Care Aware

Maegan Loktoffs aha moment came while attending a virtual presentation provided by Child Care Aware of Americas (CCAoA) Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery team. Maegan, Early Childhood Council Leadership Alliances (ECCLA) Executive Director, reached out to CCAoA, sharing, Disaster readiness is a topic near and dear to my heart and something our members have been asking for!

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In Maine, more and more families are, literally, defense-less

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

The Maine State Capitol Things keep getting worse in Maine, a state that once was on the verge of having a model child welfare system. Dreadful decisions by two governors and vile grandstanding from one current and one former public official plunged the state into foster-care panic. So it should come as no surprise that more and more families are literally defense-less.

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Free Mental Health Webinars, January 2025

Social Work.Career

This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring over 20 free webcasts that we could find for you this month in the field of social work and mental health. To make it easier for you to find a webinar that is of interest to you, […] The post Free Mental Health Webinars, January 2025 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.

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Self-Care A-Z: What I Know for Sure About Self-Care, And…I’m Still Learning (Part 1)

The New Social Worker

Self-care is about power, and its up to me to (re)claim mine. Self-care is a professional ethical responsibility and a personal human right. It gets easier, and it remains a struggle.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Join the Conversation: Social Workers Invited to Shape the Future of Social Development

International Federation of Social Workers

The United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD), in collaboration with IFSW, co-hosted the 2022 global summit Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind.

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The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill explained

Community Care

By Tim Spencer-Lane The Childrens Wellbeing and Schools Bill was introduced in Parliament on 17 December 2024. Part 1 of the bill contains reforms to childrens social care. Part 2 makes provision relating to education in England. Most of the social care reforms were foreshadowed in the policy paper, Keeping children safe, helping families thrive , which was published in November 2024.

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Bipolar Rule: You must advocate for your health needs.

Nnatasha Tracy

Advocating for your health with bipolar disorder can be a challenge, especially when stigma and misunderstanding get in the way. Discover practical tips to ensure your voice is heard, your concerns are taken seriously, and you get the care you deserve.

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Advancing Children’s Rights and Protection Through Global Partnerships

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

On 11 January 2025 , the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), in collaboration with the Department of Children and Youth (Thailand), the Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), the Social Work Professions Council of Thailand, the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), and the ASEAN Training Centre for Social Work and Social Welfare (ATCSW), hosted a seminar on migration, family strengthening, and al

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5 Must Haves for Case Management

Thousands of nonprofits rely on case management software to help collect data, manage programs, coordinate with agencies, and provide life-changing health and human services. Adopting a cloud-based case management platform is essential for nonprofits and government agencies to operate more efficiently and make better use of their funding and budget.

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Ethics Alive! Before You Sign: Understand Confidentiality Provisions, Noncompete Clauses, and Other Terms of Employment for Social Workers

The New Social Worker

Confidentiality? Noncompete? Be sure that you have a clear understanding of key contractual terms, and their ethical implications, before accepting your next social work job.

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Poverty and homelessness driving demand for children’s social care, directors warn

Community Care

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Poverty and homelessness are driving demand for children’s social care, directors have warned. Lack of adequate housing, welfare reforms and families lacking access to public funds are adding to pressures on children’s services, an Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) survey has found.

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Harbour Partnership

Shelter, Inc

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shelter, Inc. and The Harbour Partner Under Federal Grant to Expand Emergency Shelter Services Arlington Heights, IL, January 13, 2025 Shelter, Inc. is excited to announce its partnership with The Harbour, a Park Ridge-based organization, to expand emergency shelter services for at-risk youth in suburban Cook County. The partnership is made possible through a federal grant from the U.S.

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In Pursuit of Sustainable Futures: Perspectives from Social Work’ International Capacity Building Workshop

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Jointly organised by Department of Social Work, University of Delhi and International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW)January 16, 2025 Concept Note : [link] Programme Schedule : [link]

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Get Connected: Using Social Media for Social Work Success

Speaker: Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.

You may have the clinical skills to manage a private practice, but your success could actually hinge on marketing skills. For a thriving practice, you need to differentiate yourself from others and present yourself in a way that attracts referrals. These days, much of that happens online, including on social media. In this webinar, Gary Direnfeld will discuss how social media marketing can help you build your private practice and grow your client base.

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Thriving on the Social Work Doctoral Path: Unlocking Balance

The New Social Worker

Balancing your doctoral education with work and family life is challenging, but its far from impossible. With the right mindset, effective time management, support from loved ones, and a commitment to self-care, you can not only survive but thrive.

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Global Study Highlights Deteriorating Conditions for Social Workers and Opportunities for Advocacy

International Federation of Social Workers

A recent global study reveals a troubling decline in the working conditions and well-being of social workers over the past three years.

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Child care, family assistance outlined in 2025 California budget

CCRC

The governors 2025 budget includes protections and supports for California children and families. CCRC and fellow advocacy groups fought for funding of these critical services, which were previously considered in the governors budget cuts. Thanks to a strong economy, the 2025 California budget is larger than the previous years. The $322 Billion budget introduces no cuts to core programs, and maintains initiatives to fully implement Universal Transitional Kindergarten, expand after school and sum

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The SSW Art Collection is Featured in Concentrate

Michigan Social Work

Dean Emerita Paula Allen-Meares, Professor Rogrio Pinto and Assistant Director of Operations Jerome Rork spoke with Concentrate in a feature article about the Schools art collection, which includes works from Diane Arbus, Sam Gilliam, Keith Haring and Robert Rauschenberg.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Commission on adult social care reform announced by government

Community Care

The government will set up an independent commission to recommend long-term reform to adult social care, it announced today. The body, which will be led by former senior civil servant Baroness (Louise) Casey, will examine the key issues facing the sector today before recommending changes designed to help achieve the government’s ambition of creating a ‘national care service’ and based on a cross-party consensus.

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Film Review: A Real Pain Exposes Isolation and Trauma Through a Two-for-the-Road Dramedy

The New Social Worker

A Real Pain gently addresses myriad examples of intergenerational trauma that run the gamut from a lack of self-respect to self-loathing, leading to an inability to connect with others and the devastation of failed relationships. Read our review.

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Cross-border Collaboration: ASO and IRASW social workers workers unite to support Separated Children

International Federation of Social Workers

Cross-border Collaboration: ASO and IRASW social workers workers unite to support Separated Children Afghanistan Social Workers Professional Organization (ASO) and the Iran Association of Social Workers (IrASW) has established a […]

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Bad behaviors? FLIP IT! Parent training for child emotions

CCRC

Children experience feelings in a big way as they learn to regulate their emotions. A recent child development training for parents in the Antelope Valley helped participants learn to address these behaviors and FLIP IT. Thats an acronym for Feelings, Limits, Inquiries, and Prompts. The Center for Resilient Children explains each element: Feelings : Gently talk with the child about their feelings.

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.

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Honoring Amanda Van Hoozer:

Center for Child Protection

Three Decades of Leadership and Advocacy in Child Protection The Center for Child Protection is proud to celebrate Amanda Van Hoozer, our Chief Program Officer, who has been awarded the Family Investigations & Alternative Response Challenge Coin by Texas Child Protective Investigations (CPI) at the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS).

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Is there a disconnect between the front line and senior management?

Community Care

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Most social workers believe a disconnect exists between senior management and frontline practitioners, a Community Care poll has found. The need to ensure leaders are in touch with the front line has been highlighted in both the major reviews of children’s services in England carried out over the past 15 years.

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Youth Homelessness: A Crisis We Can Solve

Swhelper

Youth homelessness is an urgent issue in the United States with an estimated 4.2 million young people experiencing homelessness annually. These vulnerable youth face significant challenges that go far beyond the lack of stable housing, they are at higher risk for substance abuse, mental health disorders, and exploitation.

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Teaching Kids About Giving Back

All For Kids

A valuable lesson to teach your children as they get older is the importance of giving back. Generosity can range from small acts of kindness to donating time and resources. Not sure where to begin? Read on to discover how to teach your children about the importance of giving back and ways in which you can do so. What It Means To Give Back The first step in teaching children about giving is to understand what it means to give yourself and then pass that knowledge along to them.

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Your Comprehensive Guide to Kids and Anxiety

Beautiful Voyager

Photo credit Early support and treatment really does make a difference Anxiety in children has been diagnosed an at increasingly higher rate in the past few years. Heres some information from the CDC : 7.1 percent of children aged 3-17 years (approximately 4.4 million) have diagnosed anxiety For children aged 3-17 years with anxiety, more than 1 in 3 also have behavior problems (37.9%) and about 1 in 3 also have depression (32.3%) Among children living below 100% of the federal poverty level, mo

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